(a)    The Administration shall:

(1)    File each application for a certificate of title that it receives; and

(2)    Issue a certificate of title of the vehicle if:

(i)    It finds that the applicant is entitled to the certificate of title; and

(ii)    It has received the required fees.

(b)    The Administration shall keep a record of all certificates of title that it issues, as follows:

(1)    Under a distinctive title number assigned to the vehicle;

(2)    Under the vehicle identification number of the vehicle or, if a distinguishing number has been assigned to it, under the distinguishing number; and

(3)    Under any other method that the Administration determines.

(c)    Upon receipt with the application for a certificate of title, the Administration shall maintain a record of the following documents as a part of its certificate of title records for a motor vehicle:

(1)    A notice from a dealer under § 14–1502(f)(1) of the Commercial Law Article;

(2)    A notice from a manufacturer or factory branch under § 14–1502(f)(2) of the Commercial Law Article; and

(3)    A manufacturer’s disclosure form provided to the Administration under § 14–1502(g) of the Commercial Law Article.

(d)    (1)    The Administration shall issue a permanent decal to the owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued.

(2)    An owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued shall display the decal on the vehicle as prescribed by the Administration.

(3)    A decal shall display a unique number sequence assigned by the Administration.

(4)    The Administration:

(i)    Shall establish a fee of $5 for a decal; and

(ii)    May adopt regulations to implement this section.